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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.93, 677.62 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.93, 677.62 and 281.22 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.93 : 677.62 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.93/677.62 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.93x = 677.62 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.93x = 190,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,558.11/490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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